The Instances Form

The Instances form can be used to define and edit the slot attributes of the instance selected in the Direct Instances pane. If a single class is selected, the Instances form is displayed at the right of the Instances tab. The Instances form is also displayed separately in a free-standing window whenever you click on the View Instance button in the Direct Instances pane. Whenever you enter changes into the Instances form, they take effect immediately. To make the changes permanent, select Save from the Project menu.

For each slot in the instance, the Instances Form displays a field where you can enter the information for that slot. The display and options for the field depend on the type of information that is included in the field. 

If the type of information you enter is not appropriate for the slot, the entry will be shown in red when you leave the slot. For example, entering a decimal number in an integer slot is not allowed. Values that violate other slot conditions, such as values less than the minimum or greater than the maximum, will also be shown in red. 

If a value is required for the slot and there is currently no value, the field is outlined in red.

 

Note Icons

The note icons, , at the upper right of the form allow you to add and remove yellow sticky notes to your class. The note is always displayed along with the form. For information on how to add notes to any frame (class, instance, or slot), see Working with Notes.


Next: The Field Buttons 

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